By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 28 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
JKSSB Junior Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026: 458 Posts in Jal Shakti & PWD (R&B) – Advt 11 of 2026, Apply Online 30 November to 29 December
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 dated 27.10.2026 for 458 Junior Engineer (Civil) posts (UT cadre): 282 in the Jal Shakti Department and 176 in the Public Works (R&B) Department. Online applications run from 30.11.2026 to 29.12.2026 on jkssb.nic.in. Only J&K domiciles can apply.
Official Notification PDF: JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 – Official PDF
458 JE (Civil) Posts: Jal Shakti 282 + PWD (R&B) 176 – Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) – Online 30 Nov to 29 Dec 2026
Short Summary: You need a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering, a degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE (Sections A & B). Maximum age is 40 years (43 for reserved categories, 42 for PwD) on 01.01.2026. Pay is Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400). Selection is only on merit in an objective written/OMR exam with 1/4 negative marking. Fee is ₹600, or ₹500 for SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD.
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| Advertisement date: | 27/10/2026 |
| Online application starts: | 30/11/2026 |
| Last date – apply online: | 29/12/2026 |
| Age counted as on: | 01/01/2026 |
| Cut-off date for qualification, domicile and category certificates: | 29/12/2026 |
| Written / OMR exam: | Date to be notified on jkssb.nic.in |
Application Fee | |
| Open Merit and other categories: | ₹600 |
| SC, ST-1, ST-2, EWS and PwBD: | ₹500 |
| Payment mode: | Online only (net banking, credit or debit card). Fee is not refunded. |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 JKSSB JE Civil 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – jkssb.nic.in (from 30/11/2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 – Official PDF |
| Official Website: | JKSSB Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Department | OM | SC | ST-1 | ST-2 | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jal Shakti Department (Item 266) | 113 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 11 | 28 | 29 | 282 |
| Public Works (R&B) Department (Item 267) | 71 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 176 |
| Total | 184 | 37 | 46 | 46 | 36 | 18 | 45 | 46 | 458 |
All posts are UT cadre, Junior Engineer (Civil), Level-6. JKSSB says the number of posts may go up or down and the advertisement is subject to pending court cases. Horizontal reservation for ex-servicemen and PwBD applies as per rules. Category figures are as printed in Annexure-A.
Related pages: JKSSB Various Posts 2026 · JKSSB Class-IV 2026 · SSC JE 2026
Eligibility
- Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Government-recognised institute, or a university degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE Sections (A & B), India.
- Domicile: you must be a domicile of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir with a valid domicile certificate issued on or before 29.12.2026.
- Qualification and category certificates must be valid on or before the cut-off date (29.12.2026). Category certificates must be uploaded with the online form.
- In-service candidates must send the printed form through proper channel before document verification.
Age Limit
- Maximum age as on 01.01.2026: Open Merit 40 years; SC, ST-1, ST-2, RBA, ALC/IB, EWS and OBC 43 years; physically challenged 42 years.
- Candidates must not be born after 01.01.2008 (minimum age 18).
- Ex-servicemen may deduct their service period; eligible if the resulting age is not more than 3 years above the limit.
Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.
Salary
Pay Level-6: ₹35,400–1,12,400 (as printed in Annexure-A), plus allowances admissible under J&K Government rules.
Exam Pattern
- Objective-type multiple-choice written / OMR examination. Questions in English only.
- Negative marking: one-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer.
- Syllabus will be notified separately on jkssb.nic.in. Exam date and centres will be announced later.
- Admit cards are put on jkssb.nic.in about a week before the exam; they are not sent by post.
Selection Process
- Written / OMR examination (selection on merit in this exam only)
- Document verification
How to Apply
- Read JKSSB Advertisement Notification No. 11 of 2026 in full.
- From 30/11/2026, open jkssb.nic.in and use the online application link for Advt 11 of 2026 (portal details will be posted by JKSSB).
- Fill in your details and choose the item(s) (Jal Shakti 266 / PWD R&B 267) in order of preference. Preferences cannot be changed later.
- Upload a clear photo, signature, domicile and category certificates.
- Pay ₹600 (₹500 for SC/ST-1/ST-2/EWS/PwBD) online and submit by 29/12/2026. Keep the printout.
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JKSSB JE Civil 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
JKSSB JE Civil 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.
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